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The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
The School Newspaper of John Carroll School

The Patriot
Nick Miller, A&E Editor, 2014-2015

Nick Miller, A&E Editor, 2014-2015, A&E Editor

Junior Nick Miller is an A&E Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com. This is his first year on The Patriot staff and second year taking journalism. He is a member of the National Spanish Honor Society and performs on stage in the theater productions at JC. Outside of school, Miller can frequently be found watching reality TV and movies with terrible acting. He also enjoys talking with friends and taking pictures of his many pets. Nick Miller can be reached for comments at [email protected].

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Senior and junior girls pose for a group picture before Senior Prom. Prom was held on Saturday, April 16 at the National Aquarium, with an After-Prom held at Dave and Buster's.

Report Card: Cake takes over assemblies, Students dance the nights away, Athletes don’t get a break

Nick Miller, Entertainment Editor
May 3, 2016
In today’s society, celebrities have a significant influence over the opinions of the general public. Social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram make it possible for celebrities to share their opinions, and they also allow fans a space to react. These opinions can escalate and reach every corner of the globe.

[Photo] Speak Out

Claire Grunewald, Print Chief
April 27, 2016
Holocaust survivor Vera Kestenberg arrives and embraces her guide, senior Madison Hooper. On March 1, 18 speakers came to share stories from the Holocaust and the aftermath of the genocide of six million Jews and five million others.

Holocaust education informs students

Nick Miller and Kelly Foulk
March 21, 2016
Dancers process into the gym holding flags at the Morningstar Powwow. JC hosts this annual Powwow as a fundrasier for the St. Labre Indian School in Montana.

Report Card: Powwow stuns students, Silent Library hinders studies, 10-minute break ended

Nick Miller, Entertainment Editor
February 25, 2016

Nick Tunes: ‘Head Full of Dreams’ is the album of our dreams

Nick Miller, Entertainment Editor
February 3, 2016
Senior Casey Smial performs an Irish dance routine wearing hard shoes. She has been Irish dancing ever since she was six years old.

Artist Spotlight: Smial taps into competitions

Nick Miller, Entertainment Editor
January 22, 2016
Hunter Peverley hangs decorations on the ceiling next to his advisory. The annual door decoration competition motivates students and faculty to put up extravagant hallway decorations.

Report Card: Community block falls short, Cafeteria hours are inconsistent, Decorations brighten JC

Nick Miller, Entertainment Editor
December 14, 2015
Fad dieting provides unhealthy alternatives

Fad dieting provides unhealthy alternatives

Azanae Barrow and Nick Miller
December 11, 2015
At the Fox and Fern café located in Forest Hill, this Pumpkin Spice Latte can be purchased throughout the fall season. The beverage is embellished with a decorative leaf created with foam.

Fall in love with seasonal drinks

Katherine Grimm, Nick Miller, and Adriana Guidi
November 17, 2015

“Curtains” prepares to take center stage

Nick Miller, Lilly Stannard, and Adriana Guidi
November 12, 2015
Black duct tape covers the broken water fountains on the third floor. The majority of water fountains throughout the halls are out of order.

Report card: Water fountains hardly work, Veracross helps students, New schedule exceeds expectations

Nick Miller, Entertainment Editor
November 4, 2015

Nick Tunes: Lana Del Rey goes on the saddest “Honeymoon” ever

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
October 6, 2015
Above is the cover art for Madonna's album "Rebel Heart." The album was released on Mar. 10.

Nick Tunes: Madonna forgets she is 56

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
April 17, 2015

Nick Tunes: New indie album proves ‘frootful’

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
April 15, 2015
The staff of The Patriot reviews the most common required reading material in English classes. One book from each grade level was chosen, including "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer, "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller, and "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.

[Photo] Staff reviews English books

Morgan Taylor, Sydney Kirwan, Will Bolton, and Justin Hawkins
February 23, 2015
News Editor Mitch Hopkins and In-Depth Editor Sydney Kirwan pick the best television shows. The shows were chosen from those currently on air and those on Netflix.

[Photo] The Patriot picks the best of TV

Mitch Hopkins and Sydney Kirwan
February 19, 2015
Above are some popular albums from the late 90s and early 2000s. This playlist for "Throwback Thursday" will feature songs from these albums in addition to other throwbacks.

Throwback on Thursday

Nick Miller and Billy Jump
February 6, 2015

Nick Tunes: Meghan Trainor leaves room for improvement

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
January 30, 2015
Above is the cover art for Nicki Minaj's album "The Pinkprint." It was released on Dec. 15.

Nick Tunes: Nicki Minaj leaves lasting imprint on music

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
January 14, 2015
Participation grades impair learning

Participation grades impair learning

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
December 19, 2014
The 12 days of JC Christmas

The 12 days of JC Christmas

Lauren Glase and Nick Miller
December 17, 2014
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[Photo] Patriot Debate: Caffeine

December 12, 2014
Sisterhood wants pants

Sisterhood wants pants

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
December 10, 2014
A&E Editor Nick Miller scoots across the stage. His dramatic portrayal of an inchworm during the production "High School Musical" earned him a partial standing ovation.

Becoming famous, one inch at a time

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
December 4, 2014

Nick Tunes: First it’s sour, then it’s sweet

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
December 3, 2014

Nick Tunes: I’m gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
December 1, 2014
1) Custom vintage signs are being displayed at the vintage sale. The sale was held in the upper gym on Nov. 1 from 11am to 4pm.

[Photo] Week in Pictures: Cancer Awareness Day, Vintage Market, Its Academic, and Variety Show Tryouts

Erica Kelble and Mike Moxley, Multimedia Editors
November 10, 2014
Shaded are the states in which same sex marriage is currently legal, including Washington D.C. As of Oct. 6, same sex marriage became legal in 11 more states.

Supreme Court decision expands legality of same-sex marriage

Nick Miller, A&E Editor
October 27, 2014
Students participating in High School Musical rehearse "We're all in this together." Tickets for this production can be purchased in the school store or online at: http://www.johncarroll.org/arts/dramatic-arts/disney-high-school-musical

[Photo] ‘High School Musical’ comes to life

Kathy Deaver, Online Chief
October 22, 2014
Administration removes yearbook from tuition costs, JC enhances building with new TVs

Administration removes yearbook from tuition costs, JC enhances building with new TVs

Nick Miller and Kristen Isoldi
October 6, 2014
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